SpaceX wants to launch Starships from Boca Chica nine times in 12 months
SpaceX wants to deposit Starships in the Indian Ocean as many as nine times over the next 12 months, all of them launched from Boca Chica, according to an 119-page environmental assessment (EA) from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Phyllis Griggs, first woman city commissioner in McAllen, dies at 86
McALLEN — She was a Renaissance woman. One who was possessed of many talents and who wore many hats. Single mother. Small business owner. Basketball mom. Animal lover. Poet. Mentor. Fiercely loyal friend. City commissioner.
Youngsters, seniors shine bright at RGV Livestock Show steer judging
MERCEDES — The steers stood in the ring stoic and strong as the students who raised them stroked their bellies to keep them calm and focused.
Pena, Leal to meet again in Brownsville ISD special election
Longtime former BISD trustee Minerva M. Pena and challenger Marisa F. Leal will lock horns one more time in a special election May 4 to determine who actually won their November 2020 school board race.
Mission city manager announces retirement again
Three months after he first announced — then rescinded — his retirement, Mission City Manager Randy Perez has again notified officials of his intention to step down as the city's top administrator.
Delivery driver found with marijuana at Edinburg juvenile detention center arrested
A Buster Lind Produce delivery driver was arrested on March 4 after inspectors with the Office of Inspector General at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department discovered marijuana in his possession, according to a Thursday news release from the OIG.
When Florida broke up with spring breakers, South Padre Island came calling
With Miami publicly breaking up with Spring Break, South Padre Island is looking to get more serious in its relationship with spring breakers as long as it stays healthy and profitable without any nonsense.
Harlingen Medical Center partners with longtime OBGYN to run women’s clinic
Harlingen Medical Center is now partnering with Dr. Noemi Infante to operate a women's clinic.
Colonoscopies encouraged earlier as cancer rates increase under 50
One of the most deadly cancers also happens to be among the most preventable, and that’s why local health experts say getting screened early is so important.
